Amsterdam, Holland to Tokyo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Tokyo, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in October, with highs in Tokyo at 26°C and lows at 18°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Fri) before leaving for Nikko.

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Nikko

A gateway to a sprawling and diverse national park, a center of Shinto spiritualism and place of Buddhist worship, an emblem of the riches and dominance of the Tokugawa shogunate: Nikko means many things to many people.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Rinno-ji Temple.

To find more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Nikko trip planner .

Traveling by train from Tokyo to Nikko takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Tokyo, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Nikko, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 19°C. On the 20th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train to Odawara.

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Odawara

Flanked on two sides by the Hakone Mountains, Odawara serves as a popular base for visits to the nearby Hakone hot springs, although the city boasts its own hot spring, as well as a scenic coastal area known for its clear, unspoiled waters.

You can take a train from Nikko to Odawara in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Nikko in October, expect nights in Odawara to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are little chillier, around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Kanazawa.

Traveling by train from Odawara to Kanazawa takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Odawara in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Kanazawa, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Hiroshima.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Hiroshima route builder .

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Kanazawa to Hiroshima takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, daily temperatures in Hiroshima can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Sun) before leaving for Koya-cho.

Traveling by train from Hiroshima to Koya-cho takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kyoto.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Kyoto planner .

Drive from Koya-cho to Kyoto in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Osaka.

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Osaka

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

On the 2nd (Sat), indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, explore the historical opulence of Osaka Castle, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Hozenji Yokocho. On the 3rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and then find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Osaka trip planner .

Osaka is very close to Kyoto. In November, daytime highs in Osaka are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.